OK, Its Officially Spring as its Opening Day at Keeneland Race Course. Outside of Saratoga and Kentucky Downs, this is some of the toughest, most competitive racing year in and year out. Most barns have left their winter locations to move back to KY or pass through on the way back to Belmont Park. Keeneland also unveiled the All Turf PK3 last meet, which is always my focus as its a tremendous value bet at the $3 increment. Some rain may fall today but that won’t dampen the spirits. I have already handicapped the Aqueduct races for today but won’t…
Author: Zenyatta John
Zenyatta John
TOP PICKS & SUGGESTED WAGERS I handicap the races and list Four Horses per race (plus another in case scratches) in order of preference starting with the Top Pick so multi-race and inter-race wagers can be formed. Currently, I am focused on BELMONT PARK & CHURCHILL DOWNS providing my Pick5, Pick4 and Pick3 wagering strategies. My selections for turf races are 2nd to none. I find value and Double Digit Top Pick Turf Winner as my specialty.. Spot Plays may also be included in the daily selections, weekends more probable. Tracks for potential Spot Plays include WOODBINE, SANTA ANITA PARK, LAUREL PARK, GULFSTREAM PARK, and DELAWARE PARK. I'll focus around turf races looking to cash nice tickets.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 4 1/2 Furlongs | 2 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #4 DOMINICANA – Wesley & JV with a filly #2 BAUTOWN GET IT ON – sharp for debut #6 ROL AGAIN DANCER – shipped for a reason #7 INSANITY IT SEEMS – other Wesley firster (#3 UPTOWN SOCIAL) PK5 ~ (2,4,6,7/1,6,7/1,10,12/2,9,10/2) – – ~~~~ KEENELAND RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 1 3/16 Miles | TURF – Fillies | 3…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ AQUEDUCT RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 1/16 Miles | NY Bred | 3 Yr Olds & Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #8 JOINT RESOLUTION – on toes for debut #5 CURLIN’S WISDOM – fresh, the one to beat #1 EXCURSIONNISTE – turns back, back on turf #4 CONSTITUTIONAL BID – may grab small share (#3 SENSIBLECONCLUSION) —-[DIRT 5,8,7,3,2]—- PK5 ~ (5,8/1,4,5/3,6/6,7,8/1,2) – – ~~~~ AQUEDUCT RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 1 Mile | Fillies |…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (1 star) 1 Mile | TURF/TAPETA – Fillies | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT – #2 TEQUILERA – prep debut, 1st Lasix, 1st turf, scores #10 PLATINUM MOON – looms the one to beat #4 SCHOOL DANCE – every race better, 1st turf #3 LOVE TO RUN – 2nd off, dirt to turf (#5 IKO IKO) PK5 ~ (2,4,10/4,6,7/7/3,5,6/2,3,5) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 6 Furlongs |…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MACTH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) About 1 Mile 70 Yards | TAPETA | 4 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #9 MYSTERY BANK – up-cycle, goes forward 2nd off #1 PAPA HONOR – claimed, toss last, rebounds #6 LONG BEACH KID – gets Saez, claimed again #7 FARLEY – runs well every other (#2 BUFFALO MAX) PK5 ~ (1,6,9/3,5,7/2,3,7/1,5,8/1) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (1 star) 5 Furlongs | FLA Bred | TURF/TAPETA…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) About 1 Mile 70 Yards | TAPETA | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #4 STOLEN MONEY – goes forward 2nd off layoff #8 SONIC KITTEN – looms the one to beat #1 POETIC CODE – never better #3 KOOSMAN – drops in class, 1st Tapeta (#2 ALABAMA JAMMA) PK5 ~ (4,8/3,4,5/1,6,9/1,4,8/1,6) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) About 5 Furlongs | TAPETA | 4 Yr Olds…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) 1 Mile | TURF | 4 Yr Olds & Up | MDN OPT/CLAIM – #3 SIR TERRE – avoided accident last, positional speed #1 ISABELLA’S DREAM – main speed draws the hedge #8 BIG ART – needs trip from outside #7 AMERICAN GREAT – may grab small share (#2 SWING LO) PK5 ~ (1,3,8/2,10,12/6/3,6,7/5,7,9) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (1 star) About 5 Furlongs | TAPETA – Fillies |…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCHCORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (0 star) About 5 1/2 Furlongs | TAPETA | 3 Yr Olds | MAIDEN CLAIM – #7 SUNSPOT – no chance return, goes forward 2nd off #8 CACHETON – looms the one to beat #1 SILENT CHAOS – on toes for debut #6 MIMI’S BEACH HOUSE – up-cycle, may grab share (#3 QUITE READY) PK5 ~ (1,6,7,8/4/4,6,7/5,7,12/1,2,6) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0 star) 1 Mile | DIRT | 3 Yr Olds…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rates strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ DWC RACE 4 ~~~~*(1 STAR)* ~~~~ Al Quoz Sprint ~ 6f TURF #7 GET SMOKIN – 7/1,10,5,3 – – ~~~~ DWC RACE 6 ~~~~ Dubai Golden Shaheen ~ 6F DIRT #3 DRAIN THE CLOCK – 3/2,13,9,8 – – ~~~~ DWC RACE 7 ~~~~ Dubai Turf ~ 8F TURF #8 LORD NORTH – 8/12,11,2,16 – – ~~~~ DWC RACE 8 ~~~~ Dubai Sheema Classic ~ 12F TURF #5 HUKUM – 5/14,4,1,9 – – ~~~~ DWC RACE 9 ~~~~…
ALWAYS MAKE SURE NUMBERS MATCH CORRECT HORSES Stars (0-5) rate strength of Top Picks (5th pick) in case of scratches – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 1 ~ (1 star) About 1 Mile 70 Yards | TAPETA – F&M | 4 Yr Olds & Up | CLAIMING – #2 APPOINTED – toss last, 28% off the claim, fresh #7 UPTOWN QUEEN – one to beat, be rolling late #6 PANOTTI – trouble last, drops #1 MORNING COLORS – may grab share with jock switch (#4 CURRENT SITUATION) PK5 ~ (2/1,4,5/4,5,7/3,4,5/5,7,8) PK5 ~ (2,6,7/1,4,5/4,5,7/4/5,7,8) – – ~~~~ GULFSTREAM RACE 2 ~ (0…